This book presents a stochastic extension of process algebra called PEPA that is suitable for specifying a Markov process, which can then be applied to performance modeling This method, which the author illustrates with case studies taken from the area of communication systems, can readily be used to construct a variety of models that can be analyzed озццъ using standard numerical techniques One of the major advantages of PEPA over the standard methods for specifying stochastic performance models is the inherent apparatus for reasoning about the structure and behavior of models In the later chapters this apparatus is exploited to define four equivalence relations over PEPA components Each of these notions of equivalence has intrinsic interest from a process algebra perspective However, the author also demonstrates them to be useful in a performance modeling context To conclude the book, the author surveys recent results in the area and discusses open questions This book will appeal to researchers in computer science and electrical engineering.  ISBN 0521571898.

BradyGames’ Dragon Quest VIII Official Strategy Guide includes the following: A walkthrough highlighting various aspects of the gameplay Detailed maps of every region Thorough coverage of all characters, spells, skills and items Expert boss strategies to defeat even the toughest boss monster, and ultimately Dhoulmagus In-depth bestiary озцчй of all monsters Signature Series guide includes an exclusive poster, bonus content and more! Platform: PlayStation 2 Genre: Role-Playing GameThis product is available for sale in North America only.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 240 стр ISBN 0744005833.

In the developed world, there is no longer an issue of whether the Internet affects politics--but how, why, and with what consequences With the Internet now spreading at a breathtaking rate in the developing world, the new medium is fraught with tensions, paradoxes, and contradictions How do we make sense of these? In this major new work, Andrew озцчц Chadwick addresses such concerns, providing the first comprehensive overview of Internet politics Internet Politics examines the impact of new communication technologies on political parties and elections, pressure groups, social movements, local democracy, public bureaucracies, and global governance It also analyzes persistent and controversial policy problems, including the digital divide; the governance of the Internet itself; the tensions between surveillance, privacy, and security; and the political economy of the Internet media sector The approach is explicitly comparative, providing numerous examples from the U S , Britain, and many other countries Written in a clear and accessible style, this theoretically sophisticated and up-to-date text reveals the key difference the Internet makes in how we "do" politics and how we "think about" political life Featuring numerous figures, tables, and text boxes, Internet Politics is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in political science, international relations, and communication studies.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 400 стр ISBN 0195177738.

Have a legal question that involves your business? Look it up! "Small Business Legal Smarts" is not just another legal guide It's a reference tool with a twist--it's organized completely around the needs of small-business managers and owners Whether you employ yourself or 150 people, calling attorneys too often can cost a fortune Calling озцчы too late can cost even more Автор Дебора Л Джакобс Deborah L Jacobs.  Издательство: Bloomberg Press, 1998 г Мягкая обложка, 272 стр ISBN 1576600203.

The single legal resource every homeowner should have at hand THE HOMEOWNERS LEGAL BIBLE Owning a home is a dream come true for millions of Americans But theres more to being a homeowner than just finding and financing theright house In fact, closing on your new home is only the beginning of a long involvement with what is probably the most valuable озцчю asset youll ever own A multitude of legal issuesincluding taxation, insurance, and financial considerationscan and will arise over the course of the life of your home, and youd better be prepared to deal with them This book is the ultimate resource for responsible homeowners, designed to help you avoid pitfalls and take full advantage of the considerable benefits of being a homeowner Every vital legal topic of homeownership is covered, including: Buying your home, from financing to closing Tax ramifications and advantages of homeownership Insuring your home against liability and protecting it with security measures Leasing or renting your home to tenants Selling your home Estate planning and bequeathing your home to an heir And much more So put The Homeowners Legal Bible on your shelf and put your mind at ease, because youll be prepared to deal with any complicationor opportunitythat comes your way.  ISBN 0471214574.

Managers at all levels are constantly challenged to do more with fewer employees, to motivate diverse groups of people, and to face up to tough people problems in their workforces An important key to managers' success is accomplishing these goals while protecting themselves and their companies from legal liability Yet some in management tend озцшз to blame legal requirements for hindering progress toward solving problems U S law, however, provides managers with broad discretion in many employment situations and in most cases helps ensure that managers perform their essential functions in a way that is fundamentally fair while still supporting company goals A Manager's Guide to Employment Law will help managers make day-to-day decisions on how best to manage their employees and handle issues of legal liability Expert author Dana Muir identifies the subtle and unnecessary mistakes managers make that cause legal headaches and shows how becoming familiar with basic principles of employment law will enable them to develop an internal compass to help make the right decisions Each chapter focuses on legal concepts of broad application in today's workplace, providing real examples of problems managers face and offering strategies for addressing those problems 1 edition Автор Dana Muir.  Издательство: Jossey-Bass, 2003 г Суперобложка, 208 стр ISBN 0787964042 Язык: Английский.

The only dictionary of its kind, Random House Webster's American Sign Language Legal Dictionary is sure to become the definitive ASL reference for legal matters from criminal law to real estate Whether it is used in the courtroom, classroom, office, or home, Elaine Costello's unrivaled dictionary bridges language gaps in legal matters between озцшй the deaf community and their families, colleagues, and community The third in a successful series of specialized sign language dictionaries, Random House Webster's American Sign Language Legal Dictionary features over 1,000 signs, complete definitions, full-torso illustrations, and step-by-step descriptions of how each sign is formed.  ISBN 0375719431.

Book DescriptionFind out "Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Your Nonprofit Corporation" as the Unknown Attorney takes you down the real life path she followed with one nonprofit corporation Find out what it really means to be a volunteer and what your legal rights and responsibilities are as they relate to what you thought was озцшм a selfless volunteer job Use this handbook to learn how to form your own nonprofit corporation or how to protect an existing one from theft, subterfuge, and deception Ms Cellaneous, the Unknown Attorney, is an attorney who has practiced law for over twenty years, and she has seen it all Read what unbelievably could happen to your organization if you are not careful!.  2005 г 232 стр ISBN 0976841703.

This widely read classic is an excellent primer on normal anatomy and physiology, basic microbiology, chemistry, and an introduction to the human disease process New to this edition is a beautifully revised design and art program with new illustrations that include anatomical line drawings and clinical photos and photomicrographs New content озцшр includes "Word Derivations" sections that promote recognition of scientific terms, "Health Professions" boxes that provide information on the various health careers, and new types of end-of chapter questions A back-of-book CD-ROM for students with an image atlas and audio pronunciation glossary is included Online courses for use with WebCT and Blackboard are available LiveAdvise online student tutoring and faculty support come as a bonus with every text Please visit http://connection lww com/liveadvise for more information.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 577 стр ISBN 0781751713.

If you’re looking for the inside scoop on the latest version of FileMaker, you’ve come to the right place A Authors Scott Love and Steve Lane are FileMaker experts who were involved in the development of FileMaker 8, and they bring that knowledge to you in Special Edition Using FileMaker 8 A Frequent tips, case studies, and thorough examples show озцшщ you how to avoid mistakes and save time in developing databases with FileMaker 8 This is the comprehensive reference that every database developer needs on their shelf.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 912 стр ISBN 0789735121.

This is Gene Maeroff's 'report from the front' on the short history and status of online learning in the United States and around the world Maeroff takes readers to the schools from Penn State's World Campus to the Florida Virtual School to the newly emerging online learning initiatives in Afghanistan His jour-ney provides a snapshot of the way in озцшю which technology is changing the minds of people with regard to the nature of higher education He looks at the method of electronic delivery, the quality of the information being delivered, and quality of inter-ac-tion it engenders as well as the way people are adapting to this new technology and how much responsibility is put on the student's shoulders Finally, he explores the business of online learning.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 336 стр ISBN 1403965374.

Matthew Currier Burden founded www blackfive net, one of the most popular military blogs on the Internet His blog began as an homage to a friend killed on duty in Iraq and quickly became a source of information about what was really happening in Afghanistan and Iraq In The Blog of War Burden presents selections from some of the best of the military blogs, озцщз the purest account of the many voices of this war This is the first real-time history of a war, a history written even as the war continues It offers a glimpse into the full range of military experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq, from the decision to enlist right through to homecoming There are powerful stories of soldiers in combat, touching reflections on helping local victims of terror and war, pulse-racing accounts of med-evac units and hospitals, and heartbreaking chronicles of spouses who must cope when a loved one has paid the ultimate price The Blog of War provides an uncensored, intimate, and authentic version of life in the war zone Dozens of voices come together in a wartime choir that conveys better than any second-hand account possibly can what it is like to serve on the front lines.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 304 стр ISBN 0743294181.

Technology may have created a 24/7 work culture, but a handful of savvy white-collar cubicle dwellers are standing up to the "the man" and using these very same (de)vices (the PC, World Wide Web, email and portable gadgets) to make it look like they're working when and where they're not The White Collar Slacker's Handbook: Tech Tricks озцщц to Fool Your Boss teaches you how to get away with slacking off in a corporate world and not just get away with it but even make it look like you're a dedicated, tireless workaholic at the same time The White Collar Slacker's Handbook: Tech Tricks to Fool Your Boss also features dozens of sneaky tips, tricks and techniques on how to get away with slacking off And it's all spelled out in plain English, complete with step-by-step instructions and visuals to help you pull it off without a hitch Best of all, in learning how to abuse technology to slack off, this handbook will in fact help you learn more about your PC, popular software and portable devices How's that for irony?.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 192 стр ISBN 0789733102.

Recent years have seen an explosion of work on machine learning, the computational study of algorithms that improve performance based on experience Research on rule induction, neural networks, genetic algorithms, case-based reasoning, and probabilistic inference has produced a variety of robust methods for inducing knowledge from training озцщъ data This book covers the main induction algorithms explored in the literature and presents them within a coherent theoretical framework that moves beyond traditional paradigm boundaries Elements of Machine Learning provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and problems in the field The book illustrates a variety of basic algorithms for inducing simple concepts from experience, presents alternatives for organizing learned concepts into large-scale structures, and discusses adaptations of the learning methods to more complex problem-solving tasks The chapters describe these computational techniques in detail and give examples of their operation, along with exercises and references to the literature This text is suitable for use in graduate courses on machine learning Researchers and students in artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and statistics will find it a useful and informative addition to their libraries.  ISBN 1558603018.

The goal of machine learning is to program computers to use example data or past experience to solve a given problem Many successful applications of machine learning exist already, including systems that analyze past sales data to predict customer behavior, recognize faces or spoken speech, optimize robot behavior so that a task can be completed озцщэ using minimum resources, and extract knowledge from bioinformatics data Introduction to Machine Learning is a comprehensive textbook on the subject, covering a broad array of topics not usually included in introductory machine learning texts It discusses many methods based in different fields, including statistics, pattern recognition, neural networks, artificial intelligence, signal processing, control, and data mining, in order to present a unified treatment of machine learning problems and solutions All learning algorithms are explained so that the student can easily move from the equations in the book to a computer program The book can be used by advanced undergraduates and graduate students who have completed courses in computer programming, probability, calculus, and linear algebra It will also be of interest to engineers in the field who are concerned with the application of machine learning methods After an introduction that defines machine learning and gives examples of machine learning applications, the book covers supervised learning, Bayesian decision theory, parametric methods, multivariate methods, dimensionality reduction, clustering, nonparametric methods, decision trees, linear discrimination, multilayer perceptrons, local models, hidden Markov models, assessing and comparing classification algorithms, combining multiple learners, and reinforcement learning Автор Этэм Алпэйдин Ethem Alpaydin.  Издательство: The MIT Press, 2004 г Твердый переплет, 400 стр ISBN 0262012111.

What assumptions and methods allow us to turn observations into causal knowledge, and how can even incomplete causal knowledge be used in planning and prediction to influence and control our environment? In this book Peter Spirtes, Clark Glymour, and Richard Scheines address these questions using the formalism of Bayes networks, with results озцъв that have been applied in diverse areas of research in the social, behavioral, and physical sciences The authors show that although experimental and observational study designs may not always permit the same inferences, they are subject to uniform principles They axiomatize the connection between causal structure and probabilistic independence, explore several varieties of causal indistinguishability, formulate a theory of manipulation, and develop asymptotically reliable procedures for searching over equivalence classes of causal models, including models of categorical data and structural equation models with and without latent variables The authors show that the relationship between causality and probability can also help to clarify such diverse topics in statistics as the comparative power of experimentation versus observation, Simpson's paradox, errors in regression models, retrospective versus prospective sampling, and variable selection The second edition contains a new introduction and an extensive survey of advances and applications that have appeared since the first edition was published in 1993.  ISBN 0262194406.

Trademarks -- the names and symbols that identify your business, brand and products in the marketplace --are important assets that you need to choose carefully, then vigilantly protect With Trademark, you get the most up-to-date information you need to defend your creations Learn how to: *choose distinctive marks that competitors can't copy озцък *search for other marks that might conflict with your own *register your name or other mark with the U S Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) *protect your marks from use by others and maintain their legal strength *understand and resolve trademark disputes outside the courtroom *apply trademark law to domain names and web pages Thoroughly revised and updated, the latest edition of Trademark provides all new information regarding the latest domain names, changes to the USPTO's electronic trademark programs, new electronic forms for various marks, new information on the Federal Dilution Act -- and much more It also includes a new glossary of trademark terms Includes all necessary forms and step-by-step instructions to register a mark with the USPTO.  ISBN 0873379454.

Customer-Oriented Optimization in Public Transportation develops models, results and algorithms for optimizing public transportation from a customer-oriented point of view The methods used are based on graph-theoretic approaches and integer programming The specific topics are all motivated by real-world examples which occurred in practical озцъп projects An appendix summarizes some of the basics of optimization needed to interpret the material in the book In detail, the topics the book covers in its three parts are as follows: 1 Stop location Does it make sense to open new stations along existing bus or railway lines? If yes, in which locations? The problem is modeled as a continuous covering problem To solve it the author develops a finite dominating set and shows that efficient methods are possible if the special structure of the covering matrix is used 2 Delay management Should a train wait for delayed feeder trains or should it depart in time? The author builds up two different integer programming models and a model based on project planning methods Properties and solution methods are developed 3 Tariff planning Part 3 deals with the design of zone tariff systems, in which the fare is determined by the number of zones used by the passengers The author presents a model for this problem and approaches based on clustering theory.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 274 стр ISBN 0387328963.

A Complete Guide to Formations for the New Business Owner This comprehensive handbook describes the different types of business formations (sole proprietorships, partnerships, C corporations, S corporations, and limited liability companies), including the advantages and drawbacks of each, to help new small business owners make well-informed озцъц decisions The first part of the book covers all the various legal business formations, with specific headings designed to help you eliminate the types of formations you cannot or should not use Each type of formation includes examples of tax consequences as well as liability scenarios The second part is dedicated to the forms you will need and the procedures you should follow to make your business run smoothly, in addition to the steps you should take to protect yourself from incurring penalties from various government agenciesstate, local, and federal (most notably the IRS) Youll find samples of all the necessary business and legal forms, including articles of incorporation, stockholder agreements, relevant IRS forms, and other government forms Whether youre just setting up a business or youre already up and running and need to pinpoint the details you may have missed, the Small Business Formation Handbook puts all the answers you need right at your fingertips.  ISBN 0471314757.

As the Internet becomes increasingly heterogeneous, the issue of congestion control becomes ever more important In order to maintain good network performance, mechanisms must be provided to prevent the network from being congested for any significant period of time Michael Welzl describes the background and concepts of Internet congestion озцыд control, in an accessible and easily comprehensible format Throughout the book, not just the how, but the why of complex technologies including the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Active Queue Management are explained The text also gives an overview of the state-of-the-art in congestion control research and an insight into the future Network Congestion Control: Presents comprehensive, easy-to-read documentation on the advanced topic of congestion control without heavy maths Aims to give a thorough understanding of the evolution of Internet congestion control: how TCP works, why it works the way it does, and why some congestion control concepts failed for the Internet Explains the Chiu/Jain vector diagrams and introduces a new method of using these diagrams for analysis, teaching & design Elaborates on how the theory of congestion control impacts on the practicalities of service delivery Includes an appendix with examples/problems to assist learning Provides an accompanying website with Java tools for teaching congestion control, as well as examples, links to code and projects/bibliography This invaluable text will provide academics and researchers in computer science, electrical engineering and communications networking, as well as students on advanced networking and Internet courses, with a thorough understanding of the current state and future evolution of Internet congestion control Network administrators and Internet service and applications providers will also find Network Congestion Control a comprehensive, accessible self-teach tool.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 282 стр ISBN 047002528X.

Book Description Introduction to Online Legal, Regulatory & Intellectual Property Research provides practical, step-by-step guidelines for researching legal issues ? from the simple to complex In addition to helping readers determine the scope of the research they need, the book also offers detailed coverage of potential resources озцыж ? including the difference between public and private information, free vs fee-based resources, and insight into determining the quality of sources It highlights sources for?novices? as well as ?experts,? and it offers valuable tips for reporting research results Like all the titles in the Business Research Series, this book is conveniently divided into four sections containing a number of business research applications that can be used for both in-house research training and reference Internet research can be quick, easy, and abundant ? but also challenging Research sites sometimes come and go, and sources can be questionable The Business Research Solutions Series provides comprehensive business and financial research reference guides and online training manuals to bridge a major gap in the field of online research methodology This resourceful and innovative multi-volume series of reference guides teaches readers how to approach a research problem, how to select the best online sources, and how to effectively use these sources It also suggests alternate low-cost solutions for many standard questions and problems A must-have for professionals involved in company research, these invaluable tools provide step-by-step advice on how to analyze, interpret, and present data for informed decision-making.  2004 г 408 стр ISBN 0324203152.

The drastic performance, flexibility and energy-efficiency requirements of embedded applications drive the System-on-Chip integration towards heterogeneous multiprocessor platforms Electronic System Level (ESL) design methodologies and tools have emerged to tackle the challenges of such complex SoC designs prior to RTL and silicon озцык availability In particular SystemC based Transaction Level Modeling (TLM) has matured as a standards-based approach to model SoC platforms for the purpose of Software development, system integration and verification In response to the vast complexity of heterogeneous multi-processor platforms the "Architects View" is emerging as a new TLM use-case to address the architecture definition and application mapping by means of timing approximate transaction-level models Integrated System-Level Modeling of Network-on-Chip Enabled Multi-Processor Platforms first gives a comprehensive update on recent developments in the area of SoC platforms and ESL design methodologies The main contribution is the rigorous definition of a framework for modeling at the timing approximate level of abstraction Subsequently this book presents a set of tools for the creation and exploration of timing approximate SoC platform models.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 199 стр ISBN 1402048254.

Through lectures, discussions, demonstrations, textbooks exercises, and classroom labs, this Official Microsoft Learning product helps you teach your students the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, administer, and support the primary networking services in the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system In addition, озцыр this text provides students with the information required to pass Microsoft certification exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure as part of becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 615 стр ISBN 0470068914.

Book DescriptionCourts in the United States, Canada, and Europe currently grant constitutional protection to commercial advertizing This book examines critically the case for freedom of commercial expression Roger Shiner argues that the institutional history of such protection is one of ad hoc, not logical, development, and that even from озцыт within liberal democratic theory, freedom of commercial expression cannot be justified as a constitutional right.  2004 г ISBN 0198262612.

Book DescriptionThe Evolution of the US Airline Industry discusses the evolution of the hub-and-spoke network system and the associated price discrimination strategy, as the post-deregulation dominant business model of the major incumbent airlines and its breakdown in the early 2000s It highlights the role that aircraft – as a production озцыщ input – and the aircraft manufacturers' strategy have played in shaping this dominant business model in the 1990s Fierce competition between Airbus and Boeing and plummeting new aircraft prices in the early 2000s have fueled low-cost competition of unprecedented scope, that destroyed the old business model The impact of the manufacturers' strategy on these trends has been overlooked by industry observers, who have traditionally focused on the demand for air travel and labor costs as the most critical elements in future trends and survivability of major network airlines The book debates the impact and merit of government regulation of the industry It examines uncertainty, information problems, and interest group structures that have shaped environmental and safety regulations These regulations disregard market signals and deviate from standard economic principles of social efficiency and public interest The Evolution of the US Airline Industry also debates the applicability of traditional antitrust analysis and policies, which conflict with the complex dynamics of real-life airline competition It questions the regulator's ability to interpret industry conduct in real time, let alone predict or change its course towards a "desirable" direction The competitive response of the low-cost startup airlines surprised many antitrust proponents, who believed the major incumbent airlines practically blocked significant new entry This creative market response, in fact, destroyed the major incumbents' power to discriminate pricing – a task the antitrust efforts failed to accomplish.  2005 г ISBN 0387242139.

Artificial Neural Networks in Real-Life Applications offers an outlook on the most recent works in the field of artificial neural networks (ANN) It includes theoretical developments of the ANN area and applications of these systems, using intelligent characteristics for adaptability, automatic learning, classification, prediction and озцьа even artistic creation Artificial Neural Networks in Real-Life Applications is a summary of recent advances in the ANN area from a practical perspective It shows studies of the applications in time series forecasting, extraction of knowledge, civil engineering, economical field, artistic creation (music), cost minimization, intruder detection, and many others, making it a very important source of ideas for research in this area.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 375 стр ISBN 1591409020.

Research and development on optical wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) networks have matured considerably While optics and electronics should be used appropriately for transmission and switching hardware, note that "intelligence'' in any network comes from "software,'' for network control, management, signaling, traffic озцьв engineering, network planning, etc The role of software in creating powerful network architectures for optical WDM networks is emphasized Optical WDM Networks is a textbook for graduate level courses Its focus is on the networking aspects of optical networking, but it also includes coverage of physical layers in optical networks The author introduces WDM and its enabling technologies and discusses WDM local, access, metro, and long-haul network architectures Each chapter is self-contained, has problems at the end of each chapter, and the material is organized for self study as well as classroom use The material is the most recent and timely in capturing the state-of-the-art in the fast-moving field of optical WDM networking.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 956 стр ISBN 0387290559.

This self-study guide for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam from the Project Management Institute contains everything project managers need to pass the PMP Exam, including 44 processes, and 592 inputs, tools, and outputs Exam topics are covered and insider secrets, complete explanations of all PMP subjects, test озцьк tricks and tips, hundreds of highly realistic sample questions, and exercises designed to strengthen understanding of PMP concepts and prepare managers for exam success on the first attempt are provided.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 516 стр ISBN 0972967311.

The Complete Corporate Guide is a clear, concise and informative how-to volume that offers: *Complete and Simple Step-by-Step Instructions to Plan, Form, and Operate Your Corporation in Any State *Nearly 30 Legal Forms and Documents, Fully Explained and Downloadable From the Web *A Complete State-by-State Directory of Corporate Fees, Filing озцчд Requirements, Contact Information, Tax Treatment, Websites and More *A Glossary of Corporate and Business Law Terms.  ISBN 1555716180.

As security professionals, lawyers, personnel directors, and corporate executives are confronted by the demands of loss prevention, asset protection, and ever-expanding employee rights, there is a growing demand for more up-to-date information about workplace investigations This book defines and explores the process of undercover investigations озцчр as well as delving into the legal aspects of undercover and the role of an effective litigation avoidance strategy Undercover Investigations makes a rational and authoritative plea for legitimacy of undercover in the workplace Undercover Investigations is sufficiently detailed as to serve the reader who is contemplating an undercover investigation for the first time, or one who uses them regularly It contains several modern case studies, statistics checklists and references making it an authoritative work on the subject of undercover and workplace investigations Authoritative work that will serve as a useful handbook Provides modern case studies, statistics and checklists Explores the legal aspects of undercover and the role of an effective litigation avoidance strategy.  ISBN 0750670487.

Written for developers and programmers, this guide acquaints users with the basic technologies and their interrelations that will be instrumental in the development of the Semantic Web Key technology areas are covered, such as knowledge modeling (RDF, Topic Maps), agents (DAML, FIPA), and Trust and Authentication This broad introduction озцчч takes a basic conceptual approach so that developers and programmers with a wide range of backgrounds understand the essential nature of the Semantic Web, how it works, and which technologies are being used or proposed for the Semantic Web's development Important points are illustrated with diagrams and code fragments to help develop a familiarity with the latest Semantic Web initiatives.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 300 стр ISBN 1932394206.

Ubiquitous computing--almost imperceptible, but everywhere around us--is rapidly becoming a reality How will it change us? how can we shape its emergence? Smart buildings, smart furniture, smart clothing even smart bathtubs networked street signs and self-describing soda cans Gestural interfaces like those seen in Minority Report The RFID озцчь tags now embedded in everything from credit cards to the family pet All of these are facets of the ubiquitous computing author Adam Greenfield calls "everyware " In a series of brief, thoughtful meditations, Greenfield explains how everyware is already reshaping our lives, transforming our understanding of the cities we live in, the communities we belong to--and the way we see ourselves What are people saying about the book? "Adam Greenfield is intense, engaged, intelligent and caring I pay attention to him I counsel you to do the same " --HOWARD RHEINGOLD, AUTHOR, SMART MOBS: THE NEXT SOCIAL REVOLUTION "A gracefully written, fascinating, and deeply wise book on one of the most powerful ideas of the digital age--and the obstacles we must overcome before we can make ubiquitous computing a reality "--STEVE SILBERMAN, EDITOR, WIRED MAGAZINE "Adam is a visionary he has true compassion and respect for ordinary users like me who are struggling to use and understand the new technology being thrust on us at overwhelming speed "--REBECCA MACKINNON, BERKMAN CENTER FOR INTERNET AND SOCIETY, HARVARD UNIVERSITY.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 272 стр ISBN 0321384016.

A manifesto for women on how to overcome fear and achieve their dreams, from Arianna Huffington, a woman who embodies fearlessness--bestselling author, politician, mother, Web entrepreneur, and one of the most powerful women in America Women confront fear every day: fear for their children, fear of appearing foolish, of being assertive, of озцшг looking fat, of getting sick, of going broke, of losing love Enter Arianna Huffington, with timely and powerful advice on how to be bold Arianna is fearless, but not by nature; she's had to learn and practice all her life In ON BECOMING FEARLESS, she puts it all on the table, exploring fearlessness at work, in parenting, in love, in aging, and much more It's never too early--or too late--for women to learn fearlessness, and ON BECOMING FEARLESS will strike a chord with every woman who wonders how she can make her mark on a world that still values "nice," "accommodating," and "team player" as feminine qualities.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 240 стр ISBN 0316166812.

Learn to write 2D and 3D games without any programming experience by harnessing the advanced 2D/3D graphics features of DarkBasic Professional This easy-to-use language handles the entire game engine for you, so you are free to focus on designing and playing your own games Written for beginners with no programming experience, DarkBASIC Pro Game озцши Programming, Second Edition is a welcome change of pace from traditional game programming books You won't need to spend time figuring out how the game engine works, but only what the game is supposed to do You will be able to create self-contained executable games with the graphics and sound files stored inside the exe file No DarkBasic runtime library is needed: compiled programs are self-contained and require only that DirectX is installed Finally, a book for complete beginners who want to learn to write games!.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 616 стр ISBN 1598632876.

Focusing on the statistical methods most frequently used in the health care literature and featuring numerous charts, graphs, and up-to-date examples from the literature, this text provides a thorough foundation for the statistics portion of nursing and all health care research courses All Fifth Edition chapters include new examples and new озцшк computer printouts using the latest software, SPSS for Windows, Version 12 New material on regression diagnostics has been added Includes a complete set of powerpoint slides on the Connection website.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 512 стр ISBN 0781748402.

The revised edition of the single-best source of project management case studies Project Management Case Studies, Second Edition presents the most comprehensive collection of project management case studies available today Compiled by Harold Kerzner, the leading authority on project management, it offers more than ninety case studies that озцшн illustrate both successful implementation of project management by actual companies and pitfalls to avoid in a variety of real-world situations Now with twenty-five new case studies, this new edition: * Represents a wide range of industries, including medical and pharmaceutical, aerospace, manufacturing, automotive, finance and banking, and telecommunications * Covers cutting-edge areas of construction and international project management * Presents best practices and pitfalls of project management implementation in the real world * Follows and supports preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP(r)) Certification Exam Whether used with the latest edition of Harold Kerzner's landmark reference, Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, or on its own, Project Management Case Studies, Second Edition is a valuable resource for students, as well as practicing engineers and managers Other powerful tools by Harold Kerzner: Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Ninth Edition (0-471-74187-6) Project Management Workbook and PMP(r)/CAPM(r) Exam Study Guide, Ninth Edition (0-471-76076-5) Автор Гарольд Керцнер Harold Kerzner.  Издательство: Wiley, 2006 г Мягкая обложка, 672 стр ISBN 0471751677 Язык: Английский.

The involuntary end to employment relationships can often result in expensive litigation This book provides practical advice and tools to help employers avoid lawsuits Covered is every aspect of disciplinary and performance-related involuntary separations, and layoffs Included is a sample script for a five-step termination process This озцшф book also details the components of a sound separation policy and includes a sample separation and release agreement.  ISBN 1586440144.

This abridged version of Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease includes information on normal anatomy and physiology New to this edition is a beautifully revised design and art program that will engage students and better help them learn anatomy New content includes "Word Derivations" sections that promote recognition of озцшъ scientific terms, "Health Professions" boxes that provide information on the various health careers for which students may be training, and new types of end-of chapter questions A back-of-book CD-ROM for students with an image atlas and audio pronunciation glossary is included Online courses for use with WebCT and Blackboard are also available LiveAdvise online student tutoring and faculty support come as a bonus with every text Please visit http://connection lww com/liveadvise for more information.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 446 стр ISBN 0781742331.

How To Start And Run Your Own Corporation: S-Corporations For Small Business Owners begins where many incorporation books leave off Peter Hupalo, author of Thinking Like An Entrepreneur, teaches you the basics of corporate business structure How To Start And Run Your Own Corporation: S-Corporations For Small Business Owners will help you understand: озцщв * Which Business Structure Might Be Best For You * How To Decide Between An S-Corporation And A LLC * How To Choose Your State Of Incorporation * How To Form Your Own Corporation * S-Corporations * Par Value And No Par Value Stock * Issuing Shares * Valuing A Small Business Corporation * Financing A Corporation Through Equity And Loans * Attracting Angel Investors For Your Corporation * Shareholder S-Corporation Basis * The Accumulated Adjustments Account (AAA) And Schedule M-2 * Filling Out The 1120S Corporate Income Tax Return * Special Issues For One-Person Corporations * The Role of Bylaws And Corporate Minutes * The Role of Directors And Officers * Withdrawing Money From Your Corporation * Social Security/Unemployment Insurance On Officer Salaries * Workers' Compensation Issues For Officers * Fringe Benefits And Employment Issues * Qualified Retirement Plans, SIMPLE-IRA, SEP-IRA * The One-Person 401(k) Retirement Plan * How To Determine If Your Retirement Plan Is Safe From Bankruptcy * How To Minimize Your Taxes * The Tax Difference Between Pretax Purchases And After-Tax Purchases * How To Prevent Your Corporate Shield From Being Pierced.  ISBN 0967162440.

A judge's legal ruling can be a complex interaction between facts and laws However, if a judge bases his ruling on erroneous technological theories, speculation, and forecasts, the final decision will be a wasteland of legal mumbo-jumbo, incomprehensible to both lawyers and critics This is what happened when Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson decided озцщн the Microsoft antitrust case, ordering the division of the software giant into two separate companies In a major new study of the Microsoft antitrust case, Hudson Institute economist Alan Reynolds examines, point for point, every Finding of Fact on which Judge Jackson based his conclusions He critiques the accuracy, consistency, and relevance of nearly all of the judge's 412 Facts, finding that half of the facts went unmentioned in the judge's legal conclusions This leads Reynolds to the verdict that the case is "literally baseless " The book also provides detailed reporting of key meetings and memos from Microsoft, Netscape, and many more top players involved in the trial or the computer software and hardware industries Reynolds brings the reader deep into the world of legal questions surrounding computers and software, and gives deep insights into this increasingly important industry Richard B McKenzie, the author of Trust on Trial, has written, "Alan Reynolds has probably done more to undermine the government's case than all of Microsoft's lawyers combined ".  ISBN 1558131302.

It has become the bane of every employer's existence: the dreaded lawsuit from a disgruntled employee Accusations of discrimination, sexual harassment, and unlawful firing are just a few of the charges that can make managers and HR professionals feel powerless and overwhelmed The Employer's Legal Advisor will help employers deal with such challenging озцщч situations -- and stop the wasted time, major expense, and low morale a legal action will cause Renowned attorney Thomas Hanna has more than 40 years of experience representing high-profile businesses and winning hundreds of cases Now he reveals practical advice for reducing the possibility of a lawsuit and for winning a case if it does go to court Readers will discover how to: * Investigate problems and learn why they happen * Handle problem employees effectively * Keep thorough documentation during a disciplinary action * Know when and how to work with an attorney * Avoid illegal use of e-mail, video monitoring, and other devices to "snoop" on employees * Be an effective witness if a case comes to trial.  2007 г Твердый переплет, 211 стр ISBN 0814409180.

On-line learning is one of the most commonly used techniques for training neural networks Though it has been used successfully in many real-world applications, most training methods are based on heuristic observations The lack of theoretical support damages the credibility as well as the efficiency of neural networks training, making it hard озцщь to choose reliable or optimal methods This book presents a coherent picture of the state of the art in the theoretical analysis of on-line learning An introduction relates the subject to other developments in neural networks and explains the overall picture Surveys by leading experts in the field combine new and established material and enable nonexperts to learn more about the techniques and methods used Thisbook, the first in the area, provides a comprehensive view of the subject and will be welcomed by mathematicians, scientists and engineers, both in industry and academia.  Суперобложка ISBN 0521652634.

Прижизненное издание Сборник стихов Константина Бальмонта "Звенья" был выпущен в 1913 году Книгоиздательством "Скорпион" В издание включены стихотворения из книг: озцъб "Сборник стихотворений", "В Безбрежности", "Тишина", "Горящие здания", Будем какСолнце", Только Любовь", Литургия Красоты", "Фейные сказки", "Злые чары", "Жар-Птица", "Птицы в Вздух", "Зеленый Ветроград", "Хоровод Времен" и "Зарево Зорь" Сохранность раритета удовлетворительная: в наличии все страницы, книга в твоердом любительскомпереплете Автор Константин Бальмонт Поэт и публицист, одна из колоритнейших фигур в русской поэзии конца 19-го - начала 20-го века Родился 15 июня 1867 года в деревне Гумнищи Шуйского уезда Владимирской губернии, в дворянско-помещичьей семье В 1886 году поступил на юридический.  Авторский сборник Антикварное издание Издательство: Книгоиздательство "Скорпион" Твердый переплет, 300 стр Формат: 84x104/32 (~220x240 мм).

Художник: Е Муханова Книга выпущена в 1926 году издательством "Мысль" Материалом для построения "Блохи" послужил бродячий народный сказ о туляках и блохе - и прекрасный озцъй рассказ Н С Лескова "Левша", представляющий собой литературную обработку этого народного сказа Мысль театрализовать этот сюжет возникла у режиссера Моск -Худож Театра 2-го А Д Дикого Первое представление пьесы в МХАТ 2-м состоялось 11 февраля 1925 года Сохранность раритета удовлетворительная: в наличии все страницы, сохранена мягкая издательская обложка Автор Евгений Замятин Евгений Иванович Замятин родился 1 февраля 1884 года в городе Лебедяни Тамбовской губернии, в семье православного священника Студентом С -Петербургского политехнического института Замятин много ездил по России и в 1905 году из-за участия в.  Антикварное издание Издательство: Мысль, 1926 г Мягкая обложка, 98 стр.

Official self-study test preparation guide for the Cisco SNRS exam 642-502 Attack threats Router management and administration Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and Cisco Secure Access Control Server RADIUS and TACACS+ Cisco IOSA® Firewall feature set Securing networks with Cisco routers Mitigating Layer 2 attacks озцъл IPsec and Easy Virtual Private Network (VPN) Security Device Manager (SDM) CCSP SNRS Exam Certification Guide is a best-of-breed CiscoA® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the SNRS exam Network security engineers Greg Bastien, Sara Nasseh, and Christian Degu share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve your knowledge of router and switch security Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics A CCSP SNRS Exam Certification Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques “Do I Know This Already” quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section Foundation summary information gives you a quick refresher whenever you need it Challenging chapter-ending review questions help you assess your knowledge and reinforce key concepts A The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful test engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback module-by-module basis, presenting question-by-question remediation to the text A Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this book helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time A CCSP SNRS Exam Certification Guide is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco SystemsA® that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco PressA® To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www cisco com/go/authorizedtraining A A Companion CD-ROM The CD-ROM contains an electronic copy of the book and over 200 practice questions for the SNRS exam, all available in study mode, test mode, and flash card format A Includes a FREE 45-Day Online Edition A This volume is part of the Exam Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press Books in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment, review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidates identify weaknesses, concentrate their study efforts, and enhance their confidence as exam day nears.  Издательство: Cisco Press, 2005 г Твердый переплет, 696 стр ISBN 1587201534.

An introduction to designing and configuring Cisco IPsec VPNs A Understand the basics of the IPsec protocol and learn implementation best practices Study up-to-date IPsec design, incorporating current Cisco innovations in the security and VPN marketplace Learn how to avoid common pitfalls related to IPsec deployment Reinforce theory with озцъх case studies, configuration examples showing how IPsec maps to real-world solutions A IPsec Virtual Private Network Fundamentals provides a basic working knowledge of IPsec on various Cisco routing and switching platforms It provides the foundation necessary to understand the different components of Cisco IPsec implementation and how it can be successfully implemented in a variety of network topologies and markets (service provider, enterprise, financial, government) This book views IPsec as an emerging requirement in most major vertical markets, explaining the need for increased information authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation for secure transmission of confidential data The book is written using a layered approach, starting with basic explanations of why IPsec was developed and the types of organizations relying on IPsec to secure data transmissions It then outlines the basic IPsec/ISAKMP fundamentals that were developed to meet demand for secure data transmission The book covers the design and implementation of IPsec VPN architectures using an array of Cisco products, starting with basic concepts and proceeding to more advanced topics including high availability solutions and public key infrastructure (PKI) Sample topology diagrams and configuration examples are provided in each chapter to reinforce the fundamentals expressed in text and to assist readers in translating concepts into practical deployment scenarios Additionally, comprehensive case studies are incorporated throughout to map topics to real-world solutions.  Издательство: Cisco Press, 2006 г Мягкая обложка, 480 стр ISBN 1587052075.

This exam (70293) is an MCSE core requirement and an MCSA elective Now updated for the new version of the exam covering Windows Server 2003 R2 and revised with enhanced troubleshooting guidance and new case studies The CD-ROM includes the cutting-edge WinSim simulation program, hundreds of sample questions, the entire book in PDF format, and flashcards озцыа Over 2 7 Microsoft certifications have been awarded to date.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 888 стр ISBN 0782144500.

Combinatorial optimization algorithms are used in many applications including the design, management, and operations of communication networks The objective of this book is to advance and promote the theory and applications of combinatorial optimization in communication networks Each chapter of the book is written by an expert dealing with озцые theoretical, computational, or applied aspects of combinatorial optimization Topics covered in the book include the combinatorial optimization problems arising in optical networks, wireless ad hoc networks, sensor networks, mobile communication systems, and satellite networks A variety of problems are addressed using combinatorial optimization techniques, ranging from routing and resource allocation to QoS provisioning.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 658 стр ISBN 0387290257.

A complete program of textbook, lab manual, and software, this Microsoft Official Academic Course provides everything students need to build the knowledge and skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate Microsoft Windows XP Professional In addition, this textbook will help students озцый to prepare for Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional A complete set of instructor resources supports the book.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 827 стр ISBN 0470068809.

Book DescriptionThis book addresses the fundamental issues underlying the debate over electric power regulation and deregulation After decades of the presumption that the electric power industry was a natural monopoly, recent times have seen a trend of deregulation followed by panicked re-regulation This important book critically analyzes озцыо this controversial area from a legal and economic perspective.  2003 г ISBN 0762309954.

Book Description2004 is the centenary of the Australian federal industrial system, and, in recognition of this landmark anniversary, Stuart Macintyre and Joseph Isaac have edited a volume recounting its first 100 years The Commonwealth of Australia was federated in 1901 Only three short years later, the Federal Government established a court озцыс system to arbitrate over industrial disputes in a country that already had a history of half a century of organized labor.  2004 г ISBN 0521842891.

Assessment, review, and practice for CCSP SNPA exam 642-522 A The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the SNPA exam, including: Firewall technologies Cisco Security Appliance translation and connection Access control configuration Modular policy framework Security contexts Syslog Routing protocol support Failover Virtual озцых private networks (VPN) Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) Content filtering Authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) configuration Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and advanced protocol handling CCSP SNPA Official Exam Certification Guide, Third Edition, is a best-of-breed CiscoA® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the Securing Networks with PIX and ASA (SNPA) exam Network security consultant, Michael Gibbs, shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve your knowledge of firewall and Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) security Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics A This guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section Exam topic lists and Foundation Summary tables make referencing easy and give you a quick refresher whenever you need it Challenging chapter-ending review questions help you assess your knowledge and reinforce key concepts A The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful testing engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, presenting question-by-question remediation to the text A Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this book helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time A CCSP SNPA Official Exam Certification Guide, Third Edition, is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco SystemsA® that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, visit www cisco com/go/authorizedtraining A Companion CD-ROM The CD-ROM contains an electronic copy of the book and more than 200 practice questions for the SNPA exam, all available in study mode, test mode, and flash card format A This volume is part of the Exam Certification Guide Series from Cisco PressA® Books in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment, review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidates identify weaknesses, concentrate their study efforts, and enhance their confidence as exam day nears A .  Издательство: Cisco Press, 2006 г Твердый переплет, 768 стр ISBN 1587201526.

Although the principles of Shari'ah require banks and financial institutions to be structured on an interest-free basis, this does not mean that such institutions are charitable concerns As long as a person advancing money expects to share in the profits earned (or losses incurred) by the other party, a stipulated proportion of profit is legitimate озцыь The philosophy is enshrined in the traditional Islamic concepts of musharakah and mudarabah, along with their specialized modern variants murabahah, ijarah,salam, and istisna' This invaluable guide to Islamic finance clearly delineates the all-important distinctions between Islamic practices and conventional procedures based on interest Justice Usmani of Pakistan, who chairs several Shari'ah supervisory boards for Islamic banks, clearly explains the various modes of financing used by Islamic banks and non-banking financial institutions, emphasizing the necessary requirements for their acceptability from the Shari! 'ah standpoint and the correct method fortheir application He deals masterfully with practical problems as they arise in the course of his presentation, and offers possible solutions in each instance.  ISBN 9041116192.

Book DescriptionIn the wake of the Enron implosion and the subsequent revelations of numerous cases of corporate misconduct, sweeping legislation was enacted to reform the system of corporate financial oversight and to ensure protection for employees andinvestors The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, signed into law by President George W Bush on July 20, озцьб 2002, is a landmark in policymaking, business law, and social activism Whisteblower Law is the first book to explain and analyze the impact and implications of this legislation, especially as it pertains to the rights of whistleblowers--those who dare to come forward with evidence of wrongdoing Written by the leading experts in the field and drawing on their extensive experience in advising law-makers, arguing cases, and training professionals, Whisteblower Law will become the standard reference for lawyers, judges, and mediators; corporate executives and managers; employees of publicly traded companies; labor leaders and human resource advocates; and potential whistleblower alike.  2004 г 304 стр ISBN 0275981274.

This rigorous and self-contained book describes mathematical and, in particular, stochastic methods to assess the performance of networked systems It consists of three parts Part one is a review of probability theory Part two covers the classical theory of stochastic processes (Poisson, renewal, Markov, and queuing theory), which are considered озцье to be the basic building blocks for performance evaluation studies Part three focuses on the relatively new field of the physics of networks This part deals with the recently obtained insights that many very different large complex networks - such as the Internet, World Wide Web, proteins, utility infrastructures, social networks - evolve and behave according to more general common scaling laws This understanding is useful when assessing the end-to-end quality of communications services, for example, in Internet telephony, real-time video, and interacting games Containing problems and solutions, this book is ideal for graduate students taking courses in performance analysis.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 542 стр ISBN 0521855152.

This book enhances the reader's opportunity for career success by targeting fundamental skills Listening focuses on improving one's listening in the workplace In a short amount of time, one can learn how to interpret a message, the benefits of good listening skills and how to overcome incorrect listening habits A perfect tool for the experienced озцьн professional, those re-entering the workforce and those beginning their careers.  ISBN 0538690208.